1 Now concerning the collections which are made for the saints: just as I have arranged for the churches of Galatia, so should it also be done with you.
2 On the first day of the week, the Sabbath, let each one of you take from himself, setting aside what will be well-pleasing to him, so that when I arrive, the collections will not have to be made then.
3 And when I am present, whomever you shall approve through letters, these I shall send to bear your gifts to Jerusalem.
4 And if it is fitting for me to go too, they shall go with me.
5 Now I will visit you after I have passed through Macedonia. For I will pass through Macedonia.
6 And perhaps I will stay with you, and even spend the winter, so that you may lead me on my way, whenever I depart.
7 For I am not willing to see you now only in passing, since I hope that I may remain with you for some length of time, if the Lord permits.
8 But I must remain at Ephesus, even until Pentecost.
9 For a door, great and unavoidable, has opened to me, as well as many adversaries.
10 Now if Timothy arrives, see to it that he may be among you without fear. For he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I also do.
11 Therefore, let no one despise him. Instead, lead him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me. For I am awaiting him with the brothers.
12 But concerning our brother, Apollo, I am letting you know that I pleaded with him greatly to go to you with the brothers, and clearly it was not his will to go at this time. But he will arrive when there is a space of time for him.
13 Be vigilant. Stand with faith. Act manfully and be strengthened.
14 Let all that is yours be immersed in charity.
15 And I beg you, brothers: You know the house of Stephanus, and of Fortunatus, and of Achaicus, that they are the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have dedicated themselves to the ministry of the saints.
16 So you should be subject also to persons such as this, as well as to all who are cooperating and working with them.
17 Now I rejoice in the presence of Stephanus and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because what was lacking in you, they have supplied.
18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore, recognize persons such as this.
19 The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you greatly in the Lord, with the church of their household, where I also am a guest.
20 All the brothers greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21 This is a greeting from my own hand, Paul.
22 If anyone does not love our Lord Jesus Christ, let him be anathema! Maran Atha.
23 May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
24 My charity is with all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.
Versículos relacionados com 1 Corinthians, 16:
Chapter 16 of 1 Corinthians deals with some practical issues related to the collection of offers for the saints in Jerusalem, travel plans and final greetings. Also, there is a final exhortation about the importance of doing everything with love. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in this chapter:
Acts 20:35: "In everything I have shown to you that, working so, it is necessary to assist the sick and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, who said," More blessed thing is to give than to receive. " This verse highlights the importance of helping the needy and reinforces the idea of collecting offers to the saints in Jerusalem, mentioned in 1 Corinthians 16:1-4.
2 Corinthians 8:4: "Asking us, with many rogos, that we accepted the grace and communication of this service, which was done with the saints." This verse also relates to the collection of offers to the saints in Jerusalem and emphasizes the generosity of Christians to help the needy.
Romans 15:25-26: "But now I go to Jerusalem to minister to the saints. Because it seemed good to Macedonia and Achaia make a collection to the poor among the saints in Jerusalem." This verse refers to the same collection of offerings to the saints in Jerusalem mentioned in 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 and highlights how this help was seen as a responsibility of the whole church.
2 Timothy 4:20: "Erasto was in Corinth, and I left sick trophy in Miletus." This verse relates to the section of travel plans in 1 Corinthians 16:5-9 and shows that the people mentioned in these verses were real and acted in the ministry.
1 Corinthians 16:14: "All your things are done with love." This is the last verse of the chapter and highlights the importance of doing all things with love, an exhortation that permeates the whole book of 1 Corinthians.
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